The fee is also referred to as an "in-lieu" fee. The 1975 Quimby Act is intended to secure adequate open space for parks and recreational purposes. It also authorized cities and counties to pass ordinances requiring developers to set aside land, donate conservation easements, pay fees and/or a combination thereof for park development. Any fees collected may not be used for the operation and…

The Park Development Fee, allowed by Ordinance, is a flat fee assessed to each residential unit built within the North of the River Recreation and Park District and is used for development of park sites. The development fee must be paid to the Land Use Authority at the time the developer obtains a building permit and before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. Development fees cannot be used…

In accordance with California Government Code Section 66000 et. al., beginning January 1, 2022, a nexus study is required, at minimum, every eight years to identify the existing level of service for each public facility, identify the proposed new level of service, and include an explanation of why the new level of service is appropriate, where applicable. North of the River Recreation and Park…

The North of the River Park Maintenance District was formed January 17, 2006 by Board Resolution #04-06. The Resolution adopted maintenance district requirements within the entire boundary of the North of the River Recreation and Park District. New residential developments, with condition approval after the adoption date, are required to join the NOR Park Maintenance District as mitigation to the…

The Chevron North Meadows Maintenance District was formed July 17, 1989 and amended September 18, 1988 by Board Resolutions #37-89 and #44-89 respectively, through the 1972 Landscape and Lighting Act. This assessment district is specifically for the maintenance of approximately 6 acres of streetscape landscaping within the North Meadows development area in the Oildale CDP. This assessment district…